Rome corrections officer pleads guilty to filing false medical leave forms
ROME - Attorney General Andrew M. Cuomo today announced the guilty plea of a Rome corrections officer who attempted to obtain more than $2,000 in Worker’s Compensation benefits by submitting false medical leave forms with the alleged forged signature of a doctor. “New York’s Worker’s Compensation program provides critical support to those who find themselves temporarily unable to earn a living,” said Attorney General Cuomo. “Submitting false records is a crime that is an affront to taxpayers and those who legitimately rely on the program. My commitment to restoring public integrity in state government includes ensuring that those who attempt to defraud the Worker’s Compensation program face justice.” Robert Centore, 42, of Doxtator Rd. in Durhamville, was a corrections As part of the plea, Centore resigned from his position and agreed to He was under suspension since his arrest January 21. According to the charges, on March 20 and 29 of last year, Centore The Attorney General’s prosecution is the result of an investigation by the New York State Insurance Department Frauds Bureau, the Workers The case is being handled by Assistant Attorney General Andrew Heffner under the supervision of Special Deputy Attorney General for Public Integrity Ellen Nachtigall Biben. The investigation was assisted by Sr. Investigator of the New York State Insurance Department Frauds Bureau Thomas F. Hurley, Jr. and Sr. Investigator of the New York State Tuesday, Mar 25 at 11:57 AM john ellings wrote ...i'm familiar with state politics and how vindictive they are. you only know one side of the story. you didn't get your cookies like you were supposed to? Flag for moderationTuesday, Mar 25 at 10:29 AM Anonymous wrote ...I see a chiropractor twice a week for the past 7 years. I just battled cancer last year and I work full time. Be a man and get an honest living. I am disgusted with those people that keep trying to rip off the system. I am glad you got caught and I hope they use you as an example for the rest to see. Flag for moderationMonday, Mar 24 at 5:42 PM no name wrote ...its people like this that make it hard for the real injurd people to get what they deserve SHAME ON YOU Flag for moderationAdd a commentMost Popular |
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Tuesday, Mar 25 at 12:07 PM unknown wrote ...
there are alot of secrets that should come out at that facility, i work there and can tell stories that would shock you.
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